Windows 11 Insider Build 26300.8493 introduces several significant features, including the ability to move the taskbar to any screen edge and a compact mode for better screen real estate on smaller displays. The update also enhances widget notifications, prioritizes local files in Windows Search, and expands voice dictation capabilities to Spanish and French, improving overall user experience. Performance optimizations for logon speed and fixes for issues like the Recycle Bin properties are included, although a known bug requires users to opt for cloud download when resetting their PCs. Users are encouraged to test these new features and provide feedback to help refine them before they are released in stable versions

Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.8493 released

Windows 11 Build 26300 finally lets you move the taskbar to any screen edge and shrink its height for better screen real estate on compact displays. Widgets get quieter notifications while Windows Search prioritizes local files over web results, making everyday navigation noticeably faster. Voice dictation expands to Spanish and French with on-device AI processing, and system loading spinners receive a consistent visual refresh across all states. Logon performance sees early optimizations that should speed up sign-ins, though users resetting their PC must choose the cloud download option to avoid a known hang bug.

Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.8493 released @ NT Compatible